Enniscaven, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Enniscaven, Cornwall.
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About Enniscaven
Enniscaven is a quaint hamlet located 5 miles north-west of St Austell in Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Dennis. It is situated near Goss Moor, the largest continuous mire complex in south-west Britain, which is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This unique ecological backdrop may influence planning applications in the area, particularly regarding environmental considerations and land use.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Austell and Newquay
- LSOA: Cornwall 036G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Enniscaven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Enniscaven.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Enniscaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Enniscaven.
- - Cottage Enniscaven St Dennis Cornwall
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of the existing building and the removal of the rubble from the site.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Enniscaven in Cornwall
Enniscaven is a quaint hamlet located 5 miles north-west of St Austell in Cornwall, within the civil parish of St Dennis. It is situated near Goss Moor, the largest continuous mire complex in south-west Britain, which is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This unique ecological backdrop may influence planning applications in the area, particularly regarding environmental considerations and land use.
Property prices in Enniscaven show an average sale price of £296,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Enniscaven a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Enniscaven includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI; 9 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Breney Common and Goss & Tregoss Moors. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Enniscaven planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Enniscaven
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Enniscaven. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Enniscaven may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Enniscaven were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.